ExecuJet - Issue 11 by ExecuJet Aviation Group

THIS ISSUE SEES A NEW FINANCIAL YEAR FOR EXECUJET. WE WILL CONTINUE DOING WHAT WE ARE DOING WELL, AND CHANGE WHAT WE THINK WE CAN DO BETTER. In doing so, we look forward to further developments that will take us to the next step along our path as an evolving business. In this theme, this issue looks at the possibilities of inventing something new and reinventing yourself, while retaining the core of what you are. An example is given in our editorial featuring German glove maker Annette Roeckl. She tells us that she wasn’t afraid to “throw down the gauntlet and challenge set ways,” and thus managed to achieve a fine balance between preserving the company’s legacy of sophistication, quality and reliability while opening new doors to growth and innovation. Our article on Gene DeMarco and his vintage aircraft company in New Zealand centers on passion — it is about doing something really unique, and taking so much pride in what you do that you want to attach your name to it. His mechanics apply intense attention to detail in recreating vintage aircraft from almost a century ago. He calls it a “time capsule” of history. My belief is that you can only stand the test of time as a company, or as a person, if you can truly commit to all aspects and facets of what you are doing. You need to believe in the core principles and preserve them, while making the necessary changes to bring about reinvention. As always, ExecuJet sought ways to move forward, always renewing our commitment to service excellence and to be the best we can be in all that we offer. Please follow our journey into our new year and to many more issues of our in-flight magazine. Enjoy the read. Regards, Niall Olver CEO ExecuJet Aviation Group

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Though TVAL uses traditional methods to build the aircraft, they also utilise modern technology to ensure it meets airworthy standards

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GENE DEMARCO SPENT MANY HOURS AS A CHILD BUILDING MODEL AIRPLANES and watching life-sized ones at local airports. The American learned to fly at 15 and spent many days at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in upstate New York, a living museum with a collection of working vintage aircraft. There he grew to love the feel of the old planes. Today, DeMarco restores vintage planes and builds new ones according to old plans. He was inspired by the bond the early aviators had with their flying machines — their intimacy with mechanics and physics, with each plane’s nuts and bolts. World War I aircraft captivated him most of all and soon opened new vistas for the young man. “They were made of real, organic materials like wood and fabric-covered wire,” says DeMarco. “All you had to do was get an old set of plans for a British SE 5A, a French Nieuport or a Sopwith Camel. Before you knew it, you could put a plane together.” At 16, he restored a 1940s Piper Cub Cruiser. A year later, he flew it solo around the United States. He then went on flying trips to spot bears, and soared over fairs and beaches, skywriting and towing banners. Eventually, he became Chief Engineer at Rhinebeck, working on the aerodrome’s collection of old planes and flying them in airshows. DeMarco became a renowned pilot of and authority on old planes. 10

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“Flying in the airshows gave me the background I needed to specialise in something,” DeMarco says. He was the natural choice for Sir Peter Jackson when the New Zealand filmmaker needed a pilot to fly vintage aircraft in his remake of King Kong. DeMarco flew to New Zealand. The film was delayed, but DeMarco found himself among a group of craftsmen who had built a biplane from vintage plans. He began to think of life after the film. He saw that the craftsmen could work wood and metal, and restore an old engine to its original state. They, too, had a feel for the old planes. DeMarco wanted to combine what they were doing with his passion. Backed by Jackson, a vintage plane fan, he founded The Vintage Aviator (TVAL). The New Zealand company built the planes for Jackson’s King Kong. It became the first company to recreate entire vintage engines and to get manufacturing approval for vintage planes. “These are talented individuals who think outside the box,” says DeMarco, who prefers to talk about his colleagues and TVAL‘s dedicated trustees rather than about himself. “Everybody who comes to the workshop is blown away by the quality and level of workmanship. Our people have a passion to do something really unique.” The Vintage Aviator specialises in aircraft from the 1914-1918 period, in particular biplanes similar to those

DeMarco works with museums and antique aircraft enthusiasts to obtain old manuals and drawings to embark on building and restoration projects

encountered by King Kong. Having built various models for ten years, TVAL is about to start commercial sales. Making planes in small series has enabled the company to build up an inventory that is second to none. “With the centenary of the start of World War 1 upon us, interest in the period and its planes is intense,” says DeMarco. Every aircraft is handmade, using methods that hark back to the original designs. TVAL’s craftsmen use ash and spruce and cover airframes in Irish linen. A lot of work is done by hand. But the craftsmen also rely on modern techniques for safety and precision. Metal is cut with lasers and computer aided design helps ensure each plane is both true to its original plans and meets today’s tough safety standards. DeMarco works with museums and antique aircraft enthusiasts to get hold of old manuals and drawings, allowing him to restore aircraft whose blueprints no longer exist. His clients are private collectors and museums around the world. But he notes: “These are not just museum pieces. They are fully airworthy machines.”

DeMarco calls TVAL’s planes “time capsules”. The company keeps its own collection of planes at Hood Aerodrome, northeast of Wellington, New Zealand’s capital. It hosts a spectacular RAF FE.2b, as well as the original WWI Bristol F2.B fighter plane. With its original 1917 rotary engine, a Sopwith F.1 Camel is the favourite with airshow crowds as is the French Nieuport XI, which still has a motor from that era. Once, while flying the Sopwith Camel in an airshow, DeMarco lost part of the cowling, which would have brought the plane down if mishandled. He landed safely. Knowing the plane inside out “was a great help in this case because the airplane just wasn’t flying like a Sopwith Camel,” says DeMarco. He couldn’t see what was wrong. But he felt it.

CONTACT DETAILS The Vintage Aviator Ltd P.O. Box 14-458 Wellington, New Zealand thevintageaviator.co.nz/ info@tval.co.nz +64 49093100

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The Roeckl family name is synonymous with the finest quality of gloves

IN 2003, ANNETTE ROECKL TOOK OVER THE REINS AS THE FIRST WOMAN IN SIX GENERATIONS to run the family business — a role that has turned out to fit like a glove. And so it should, as the Roeckl family name is synonymous with the finest quality in glove-making in Germany. After a decade into her tenure as head of the 175-year-old glove and accessory making company, Roeckl has not only made her mark on the business, but says it has shaped her as well.

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Roeckl started as a young apprentice in the company shortly after the birth of her son nearly 25 years ago. Standing in for her mother in the marketing department, she discovered her passion for the tradition of craftsmanship, uncompromising quality and the creative possibilities for expanding the business. “Tradition is not about worshipping the ashes. It’s about carrying forward the glowing embers,” says Roeckl.

From the beginning, Roeckl has managed to achieve a fine balance between preserving the company’s legacy of sophistication, quality and reliability, and opening new doors to growth and innovation. For all her reverence for tradition, Roeckl showed early on that she was not afraid to throw down the gauntlet and challenge set ways. One of her first moves was to phase out non-Roeckl brands from all 22 of the company’s flagship stores across Germany and Austria. That proved decisive for the company’s development and cleared the way for cultivating the brand’s foray into a wide variety of accessories. Today, Roeckl is known for its beautiful silk-screened foulards, handbags, leather goods and knitwear as much as it is for their gloves. But the legacy of detail, high quality materials and personal sales advice in its flagship stores lives on. Roeckl Handschuhe & Accessoires GmbH is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year. As such, a new logo — crisp, linear and modern — as well as a fresh collection of scarves and accessories, drawing on historic patterns and motifs from the company’s own archives, will be revealed in Fall. Attention to detail, quality and comfort is the hallmark of the Roeckl brand. Until today, the company does not machineproduce its leather gloves. They are still made by hand and are individually sewn by glove makers who are trained in Roeckl’s manufactory in Munich as well as the company’s Romanian factory. Altogether, Roeckl counts over 300 skilled employees in Germany and the rest of Europe. The company’s craftsmen

also use techniques that go back to methods developed in France over a thousand years ago. The hide is stretched to ensure the perfect fit, which allows your hand to move freely and your fingers to find their bearings, while enjoying protection from the elements. Some of the gloves are stitched using historic machines, while others are sewn entirely by hand — using up to 2,000 stitches and as many as 24 different elements for a single pattern. “One pair of leather gloves can take as much as eight hours to make,” says Roeckl’s Marketing Manager Ghioia Kaufmann. “You will never get the same level of quality with machinemade gloves.” Similarly, Roeckl’s silk foulards are handmade in Italy using traditional silk-screening methods and equipment. They are hand-stitched at the edges and the scarves are made of lush fabrics, with motifs created by the company’s designer. The company now plans to expand its accessories line. Every generation of Roeckl has sought ways to move forward, always renewing its traditional commitment to quality craftsmanship that goes back for generations. At 175 years old, Roeckl seems to be gracefully standing the test of time. www.roeckl.com

Roeckl insists on handcrafting each piece, which are either sewn by trained in-house glove makers who use age-old techniques, or pieced together by historic stitching machines. Attention to detail, quality and comfort are of utmost importance to the brand

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ExecuJet Middle East, which is part of the ExecuJet Aviation Group, has opened an expanded ﬁxed-based operation (FBO) lounge in Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central, to support the expected increase in trafﬁc to the facility over the coming months. ExecuJet Middle East’s purpose-built 200 m² FBO facility is located next to the GA terminal and includes a VVIP passenger lounge, crew lounge, washrooms and showers.

Dutch sculptor and designer Jurgen Kuipers takes his fascination for nature and his skill in mechanics and translates them onto paper, designing the Laidback — a retro-style bicycle that straddles an electric bike and a reclining chair. This innovative bike design won an IBDC/IF award this year and was also awarded “Honorable Mention” by Green Dot Awards. www.jurgenkuipers.com

ExecuJet Aviation Group and Rolls-Royce have signed an engine service agreement authorising ExecuJet Service Centres in China, Malaysia, South Africa, Nigeria and Australia to perform engine line maintenance, removals and installations on Rolls-Royce BR710 engines. RollsRoyce and ExecuJet Middle East signed an initial engine service agreement in 2012 authorising the Dubai ExecuJet Service Centre to perform engine line maintenance, removals and installations on Rolls-Royce BR710 and AE 3007A engines.

In order to meet the growing demand from their existing clientele for twin-engine helicopter charter, ExecuJet Africa has added a fully IFR certified Bell 230 to its helicopter charter fleet, which will be based at their Lanseria facility. The aircraft will be utilised to supplement current charter operations and to transport clients to destinations inaccessible by fixed wing aircraft. It will also be utilised for contract operations when required. The Lanseria helicopter fleet now consists of two EC 130 B4s, an Augusta A119 and the Bell 230. 14

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ExecuJet Europe is experiencing a high summer demand for its Gulfstream G650 fleet, building on the company’s status as the aircraft’s largest operator in Europe. This year, ExecuJet Europe became the first operator in Europe to offer a G650 (based in Zurich) for charter use, after already being the first operator in the region to manage a private G650 since August 2013. ExecuJet is one of four operators in Europe to sit on the Gulfstream Customer Advisory Board (CAB), as part of the Product and Reliability Enhancement Committee.

ExecuJet would like to thank 2Heads Global Design for their continuing partnership in creating memorable experiences with ﬂawless execution. They have a real understanding of our audience, our brand and the prestige nature of the aviation services market. 2Heads has created ExecuJet’s airshow exhibition stands for the last few airshows and once again supported us at EBACE in Geneva in May. 2Heads is a boutique-style global creative agency, working in close partnership with clients and always going the extra mile to bring their brands to life. www.2heads.tv ExecuJet stand at EBACE 2014

Known to excel in paillonné enameling since the 18th century, Swiss watchmaker Jaquet Droz continues to create dials with meticulous effort to this day. The Pocket Watch Paillonnée pays tribute to this technique by redesigning the motif to embrace contemporary tastes. This is achieved by playing with circular forms to evoke a floral theme that Droz himself favoured. Within the figure 8 reads the hours, minutes and seconds, powered by the Jaquet Droz 2615 handwound mechanical movement. www.jaquet-droz.com

Emerald Night, one of two limited edition smart phones launched by Gemfields and Savelli, is set with 400 brilliant-cut emeralds and is limited to 19 pieces. This bejewelled smartphone is exceptional in every detail, with gemstones handpicked and specifically cut for each smartphone. This ensures sufficient depth of colour, as well as a consistent shade of emerald. www.savelli-geneve.com | www.gemfields.co.uk

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EXTREME PRECISION Christophe Claret introduces a new addition to their extensive timepiece collection, X-TREM-1 Chocolate, in red gold and chocolate PVD titanium, accompanied with an alligator-skin strap of the same chocolate brown hue. X-TREM-1 displays hour and minutes with two hollowed steel spheres isolated within sapphire tubes on both sides of the caseband. The spheres appear to be ﬂoating but are controlled by precisionfocused magnetic ﬁelds generated by two magnets. Only eight pieces are available.

Vertu brings together the ﬁnest materials and technology to create a high-performance smartphone, the Signature Touch. Made out of superior handcrafted materials such as titanium and calf leather, the phone features Bang & Olufsen’s Dolby Digital Plus audio solution for optimum virtual surround sound, a Hasselblad-certiﬁed camera for crystal clear imaging and a sapphire crystal screen with full HD display technology. www.vertu.com

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HALL OF WONDER FLYING CAMERA Founded by remote-controlled helicopter enthusiasts who are also experts in flight control technology, unmanned aerial systems developer DJI has introduced advanced autopilot technology to video filming. Phantom 2 Vision+ is one such helicopter that enables a camera to shoot in high definition along a preprogrammed flight path. The Phantom 2 Vision+ is traceable by GPS and, once out of the remote controller’s range, will immediately return to the takeoff point. www.dji.com

Inspired by the geometrical beauty of famous cathedrals in England, Swiss luxury watchmaker Parmigiani introduces the Toric Quaestor Winchester to represent their interpretation of the works of the monuments. This manual 30mm timepiece features ‘cathedral’ chimes, a watchmaking term which means they form two sets of gongs around the case chiming hours, quarter hours and minutes, thereby enhancing the acoustic quality. www.parmigiani.ch

ELECTRIC RIDE Johammer presents the J1 Electric Motorcycle, a futuristic electric motorcycle powered by an innovative technology, and the ﬁrst e-bike to reach a range of up to 200 km. Developed and manufactured in Austria, the largely aluminium motorcycle combines comfort and design with an ideal centre of gravity at 350 mm and adjustable handlebar and footrests for a secure and comfortable ride. www.johammer.com 18

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Combining high-end fashion with cutting-edge wearable technology, Australian tailor M.J. Bale, Heritage Bank and Visa have teamed up to create a suit that allows men to pay ‘invisibly’ with just a wave of their sleeve. The sleeve has an integrated contact-less payment chip, invisible part of this 100 per cent super ﬁne Australian Merino wool suit. One of these suits will be sold at an online auction, with all proceeds going to the 4 ASD Kids charity. Go to heritagebank.com.au/powersuit to place a bid. www.mjbale.com

Zenith has collaborated with the living legends of rock, the Rolling Stones. The fresh collaboration incorporates the same colours as the original El Primero Chronomaster model from 1969 and the famed Rolling Stones logo — the iconic red tongue and lip design laid on the chronograph. There are only 250 pieces available. www.zenith-watches.com

N Fine jewellery house Buccellati has ventured into designing tech accessories. Inspired by the illustrations of Leonardo da Vinci’s sun, an iPhone 5s case is designed in solid gold and displays the brand’s signature silk-like texture and sculpted sunrays, each encrusted with a cluster of diamonds. www.buccellati.com

Tapping on a growing appetite for private jet travel, Shangri La’s Villingili Resort & Spa in Maldives has launched exciting collaborations with private jet operators. Travellers can now arrive and depart in effortless style from Gan Executive International Airport on Addu Atoll, a mere ﬁve-minute boat ride away from Villingili Island. Gan offers a VIP guest lounge exclusive to Shangri-La guests, providing stress-free travel processing. www.shangri-la.com/male/villingiliresort

Specialist VVIP aircraft charter and management company Privajet has unveiled its newly refurbished Boeing Business Jet (BBJ), which is now available for global charter. The new 19-seater VVIP configuration features one bedroom, one office (that can convert into a second bedroom), two bathrooms, a lounge and a separate dining area. A ‘Flying Chef’ service will also be introduced that features a private chef onboard every flight to prepare and serve meals. www.privajet.com

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Airbus responded to customer feedback and created a design for clients to bring their lifestyle up in the air

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AIRBUS’ NEW ACJ319 ELEGANCE IS, if anything, aptly named. Its suave and fully-customisable cabin layout not only offers the usual bedroom, two bathrooms and a full galley layout, but also lines up many other options, such as a cinema lounge, social lounges, custom conference and dining rooms — even multiple office configurations. The way the new system works is that the ACJ319 Elegance has fixed forward and aft sections, with upfront bathroom and galley, and an en suite bedroom at the rear. The unique thing about this system though is that it allows users the option to customise the three middle sections of the aircraft cabin to their heart’s desire. Here, Airbus pulls out all the stops with an intelligent mix of modular predesigned units for a lounge, an office, conference room, dining area — or simply more seats. Customers are free to choose virtually any combination of the available modules, along with a variety of colour palettes and designer fabrics for each module. One of the many upsides of these modules is that they can be exchanged later at any time during the life span of the aircraft, either when it is resold, or simply because the owner’s requirements or tastes have changed. Flexibility rarely seen in the rigid and reglemented world of aviation. >> 26

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The ACJ319 Elegance is a largecabin jet that is 12ft 9in wide and 7ft 4in tall OPPOSITE The modular design capabilities of the ACJ319 Elegance allows for the custom designs to be easily removed or changed for an easy resell

>> Owners of this class of aircraft require a long range, and the ACJ319 Elegance delivers it with 13-hour flights, all in the modular chic of its comfortable cabin — Shanghai to London, London to Johannesburg, or Beijing to Los Angeles. A typical VIP layout hereby comfortably accommodates eight individuals in a cabin that seats up to 150 in its commercial airliner layout. Airbus’ Chief Operating Officer – Customers, John Leahy states, “Our new ACJ319 Elegance makes it even easier and quicker for customers to realise the cabin of their dreams, by choosing from a wide range of seating and socialising options.” The unique modularity of the many various options means that the normal extended downtime associated with customising the 79-foot private jet is shorter, for those anxious to hit the runway. All cabin outfittings of the ACJ319 Elegance is performed at the Airbus Corporate Jet Centre in Toulouse, France, which developed the modular concept. Airbus Corporate Jets’ newly appointed Managing Director, Benoit Defforge indicated that the company was hoping to secure between three and five ACJ319 Elegance orders per year. The final and very substantial advantage of choosing this system of pre-designed modules is that customers can reduce the overall acquisition cost of an ACJ319 corporate jet by about USD10 million, from the usual USD90 million required for a clean sheet customised version. Even the wealthiest set will quickly realise that one can buy a very nice weekend yacht for the difference.

Billionaire Bespoke Against today’s background of more billionaires living in China, the Middle East and Asia than in the United States, Airbus commissioned Ledbury Research in London to examine the mindsets of the ultra-wealthy. The insights gained are instructive. Not surprisingly, billionaires rely heavily on individuals that they trust, and those relationships are very important to them. Their advisers take care of many tasks and decision-making responsibilities that billionaires delegate, and perform as sounding boards for ideas. Ledbury established that in the Middle East, where wealth has been established for a longer time, these advisers are more entrenched and tend to also deal frequently with other family members. In Russia, where wealth is relatively new, advisers aren’t as ensconced in billionaires’ daily lives, but do perform many of the same roles. In China, where ultra wealth is an even newer phenomenon, billionaires are more likely to be focused on their peer groups, with a less entrenched network of trusted counsellors. With regards to VVIP jets, billionaires look for unique, oneoff results and exceptional personalised services — far above and beyond what is ‘usual’ in a client relationship. In short, they demand bespoke treatment in all aspects of the buying experience. “When they first start buying luxury, it is with goods that identify them as having a certain status, with logos and heavily branded possessions. Then they move through the luxury cycle and develop their own point of view on what it means to them and their tastes and become more discrete,” according to one of Ledbury’s researchers. Generally, younger billionaires spend, while older billionaires preserve their wealth, yet all are highly determined, invariably smart and always service oriented. When they travel, as they do at home, this group is used to having whatever they want. In short, they want flexibility, privacy, familiarity and fully-tailored experiences.

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YASAVA by Diana A. Uy

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The Astral Design Series ensures business travellers have the utmost comfort OPPOSITE Yasava provides a customised service for passengers by interacting and understanding their clients’ needs

IN THE FIELD OF BUSINESS JET INTERIOR DESIGN, Yasava Founder and CEO, Christopher Mbanefo is a firm believer in form following function. His company’s design philosophy centres on a multifaceted understanding of clients’ lifestyles — down to the smallest and mundane detail. “All designers inherently want the best for their clients,” says Mbanefo. “Rather than asking what the clients want, we try to understand their lifestyle. From there, we start to crystallise ideas to support and enhance that lifestyle.” Founded in 1988 in a small farm house in the Swiss Alps, Yasava started developing innovative airline business models and interactive flight reservations system using smart card technologies in the early 90’s. In 1999, Bombardier chose the company as one of its exclusive representatives for both corporate and regional aircraft. The partnership allowed Yasava to work closely with clients with more specific needs, thereby igniting that ‘spark’ to create and offer solutions to this particular market. “Having interacted closely with our clients, both on the ground and in the aircraft, we became acutely aware of the idiosyncrasies of these aircraft as a user,” recalls Mbanefo. “Our clients had requests that couldn’t be accommodated and questions that were hard to answer.” Mbanefo and his team spent several years on research and development that led to the creation of Flight Couture, which is “an experience that is suited to the client’s lifestyle expectations,” explains Mbanefo. JETGALA

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When designing a cabin, Mbanefo says there are many limitations to be considered, even beyond the obvious ones such as space, volume, positioning and certification requirements. But instead of seeing them as an obstruction, the team sees them as challenges. And it all boils down to understanding the client’s lifestyle and working from there. “The designer has to have a deep and profound understanding of the needs and habits of the end user,” he says. Today, Yasava is known for combining intelligent ergonomics and social-cultural intelligence (SCI) in its cabin designs. Mbanefo notes that cultural differences can be as simple as holding and drinking a glass of wine. One culture considers it rude and unacceptable to hold it in your left hand, while the other thinks otherwise. “If you are positioning a glass holder, for example, you may want to take his cultural space into consideration. These SCI parameters have a big influence in the well-being of a person in a given space.” At the forefront of Yasava’s design innovation and solution is its trademarked Astral Design Series, soon to be experienced in long-range large-cabin business jets such as the Dassault Falcon 7X, Bombardier Globals and Embraer Lineage. The Astral cabin features a dedicated VIP zone that includes a day lounge that converts into a private bedroom with a full double bed, with access to a redesigned lavatory with a full-sized shower. The VIP area for the Bombardier 32

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Global features four swivelling trademarked aïana seats. Each seat converts into a full flat two-metre bed, all wirelessly controlled at the touch of a button. Another feature of the Astral cabin is a specially-designed galley that allows preparation of gourmet meals by an on-board chef. Topping it all off is an optional cabin staff, such as security or administrative personnel. “The Astral Design Series gives us the power to break free from the conventional, thus revealing a paradigm shift in aircraft interior design. The resulting flight experience for the client reveals possibilities that most people thought impossible,” says Mbanefo, who considers art, nature and the female body as some of his sources of inspirations. His design team comes from diverse backgrounds, such as the automotive, watch and film industries. He goes on: “One of the most important decisions I made was to turn towards designers who had little exposure and even less of an idea of what corporate aviation is. My thinking was that, if I asked a fridge designer to design a fridge, he’ll come up with another fridge. However, if I asked somebody who’s never seen a fridge to design a furniture with a lit interior space that can be efficiently cooled, he’ll probably end up with an object that may not resemble a fridge, but has the same technical capabilities of one. That’s when you start to discover exciting possibilities, some with great potential,” shares Mbanefo.

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SOLAR IMPULSE by Jim Simon

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(L-R:) André Borschberg and Bertrand Piccard are the masterminds behind the Solar Impulse project. Last year, the first Solar Impulse aircraft achieved the world record for the first night flight in solar aviation, which lasted over 26 hours

ONE EARLY MORNING IN JUNE IN SWITZERLAND, a determined team of engineers and supporters stood and watched, cautiously optimistic. Many had dedicated years to a project that was about to take flight. While the stakes were high for the entire team, Markus Scherdel was in a position that only a select few could truly appreciate. He was about to attempt the maiden flight of a radically new aircraft — the Solar Impulse 2. The task at hand was nothing short of rewriting aviation history by proving that perpetual flight based on clean, renewable energy is possible. Solar Impulse 2 is the brainchild of pioneers André Borschberg and Bertrand Piccard. They aim to do more than simply lay claim to a new aviation milestone. Officially, their organisation proclaims their mission to be one of, “inspiring generations, bringing innovative solutions to the challenges of humanity … inventing a brighter future.” Driving their mission are two genuine concerns. The first is that today’s generation needs to pave the way towards sustainable aviation for future generations, solar or >> JETGALA

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The extremely wide wingspan of the Solar Impulse 2 spans a width of 269.5 square metres, holding 17,000 solar cells above, and four props below

>> otherwise. Second, to demonstrate that the very same pioneering spirit that helped lead the way for all historic aviation achievements is alive and well today. The ultimate goal at stake here â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a successful circumnavigation of the globe entirely on solar power would represent a tremendous breakthrough. If the technology invested in Solar Impulse 2 can be commercialised, it will reduce the aviation industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dependency on fossil or bio jet fuel to the tune of tens of billions of gallons per year. Borschberg and Piccard began their mission in 2003 with Solar Impulse 1. In 2010, Solar Impulse 1 set a new world record for the first night flight in the history of solar aviation. It lasted 26 hours, 10 minutes and 19 seconds, and guaranteed substantial publicity over the ensuing years. In 2012, Solar Impulse 1 completed a return trip between Switzerland and Morocco, followed in 2013 by a coast-tocoast journey between San Francisco and Washington D.C., and on to New York City. As incredible as Solar Impulse 1 already was, the engineering team set out to improve upon the design, leading to the start of development of Solar Impulse 2 in 2013. Solar Impulse 2 is arguably as beautiful as it is technologically advanced. But in order to operate 100 per cent on solar power, it needs to be as aerodynamically efficient as possible without compromising on safety. Sunlight is captured through 17,000 solar cells integrated within the top of the wings. Their total surface area of 269.5 square metres is mounted on wings with a wider span than those of a Boeing 747. The stored sunlight powers four 17-horsepower props mounted below the wings, enabling Solar Impulse 2 to cruise between 36 and 90 km/h at sea level. To enable night flight, solar energy must be held in reserve. Solar Impulse 2 achieves this by means of lithium polymer batteries. As is the challenge for electric cars,

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batteries add substantial weight. In the case of Solar Impulse 2, the batteries account for 633 kg — or one-fourth of the aircraft’s total weight. To offset this, Borschberg and Piccard designed the Solar Impulse 2 fuselage to be 10 times lighter than a similarly-sized glider. While solar-powered aircraft have been successfully demonstrated over the years, none have yet achieved the harvesting and storing of enough sunlight to operate perpetually. Typical solar-powered aircraft have only been efficient enough to fly short distances and often in daylight conditions only. “A vision counts for nothing unless it is backed up by action,” Piccard notes. “Now we need to go even further,” adds Borschberg. “Solar Impulse 2 will have virtually unlimited autonomy, and now we need to make sure the pilot is as sustainable as his aircraft. This is why the round-the-world flight will be as much a human as a technological feat.” Borschberg and Piccard are targeting 2015 for their around-the-world record attempt. With the successful Solar Impulse 2 maiden flight, comprehensive testing can now begin. Through the power of social media, the team is inviting the world to join them during each phase of testing. One of them, Sir Richard Branson, shared his feelings of achievement when he said: “Pioneering spirit is what we all need to invent a better future.” Next year’s around-the-world record attempt will start and end in the Middle East. The journey is expected to cover 22,000 miles and two oceans over five consecutive days.

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AIRBUS HELICOPTERS by Katrina Balmaceda

A helicopter lands at Advance Aviation’s base in Chiang Mai, Thailand OPPOSITE FROM TOP Picturesque views of Koh Tao, Surathani, and Phang Nga Bay, Thailand One of Airbus Helicopters’ ready for takeoff at the Sanctuary of Truth, Pattaya, Thailand

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EVEN BEFORE ITS RECENT REBRANDING into Airbus Helicopters, Eurocopter had steadily gained a loyal following beyond its core base in Europe. In Southeast Asia, with its diverse terrain and often volatile climate, the manufacturer’s sturdy yet versatile helicopters are carving a way towards elevating tourism to higher levels of thrill and efficiency. One of the growing numbers of operators using Airbus Helicopters is Advance Aviation, which has been serving tourists around Thailand and neighbouring countries since 2007. The company has bases in Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai. For sight-seeing, it often uses the EC130 — a singleengine light helicopter designed for tourism that typically seats six to seven passengers who can all enjoy excellent visibility. Instead of using a traditional tail rotor, the EC130 uses a Fenestron rotor — an enclosed tail fan — which is safer on ground and in flight, and makes the cabin quieter. In 2012, the model acquired anti-vibration systems that allows for a smoother ride. In Thailand, when flying over a populated area or on a long trip over water, operators must use a twin-engine helicopter. For this, Advance Aviation chooses the EC135, which allows room for a club-seat configuration and appeals to VVIPs. Its spacious cabin has a large cargo compartment for luggage space and can accommodate stretchers, making the model popular for emergency and medical services too. Advance Aviation Chairman >> JETGALA

>> Chai Nasylvant says the company typically uses the EC135 for VIP business charter, sky news reports, surveys and filming. “Customers range from simple tourists who just want to experience a helicopter ride and enjoy the view, to foreign royal families and dignitaries, as well as very high-end billionaire businessmen and celebrities,” says Nasylvanta. Though it is a common sight and mode of transportation elsewhere, in Asia it’s not always easy to convince tourists who have never ridden a helicopter to hop on, says one of the Advance Aviation pilots. Some try it out for its novelty and romance, which is one of the reasons why weddings play a growing part in helicopter tourism. At times, using a helicopter becomes a necessity, for instance for extreme trekkers. One pilot recalls flying into the north of Myanmar to rescue a VIP group from an area in Hkakabo Razi, a Himalayan mountain considered the highest in Southeast Asia. Complicating the rescue was snowy weather at 14,000 feet and the knowledge of other crews’ failed attempts. He and his team managed to reach the area in three days and perform a successful evacuation. On 14 May 2005, Airbus Helicopters’ (then Eurocopter’s) AS350 became the first helicopter to land at 8,850 metres (29,035 feet) on the summit of Mount Everest. This model stands alongside the EC130 as the more popular model from Airbus Helicopters for tourism in Asia. The AS350 B3e is also the preferred vehicle of Skyline Aviation, based in Cebu, Philippines, which uses it for aerial photography, sight-seeing, island-hopping, and air transfers around the archipelagic Visayas and Mindanao areas. While Skyline Aviation only started operations in 2013, President Albert Tan is optimistic, saying the industry “has a niche but encouraging market”. Perhaps helicopters will soon become a natural option for travel and tourism instead of just a novelty or last resort. After all, as the pilot from Advance Aviation says, flying a helicopter is much like driving a car: “Some day we might want to drive a large and stable one; some day we might want to drive a smaller but more responsive car.”

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THIS YEAR’S INSTALMENT OF EBACE, the annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition, brought together more than 12,000 attendees interacting with nearly 500 exhibitors. Jointly produced by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA), EBACE 2014 was once more held at Geneva’s Palexpo Exhibition and Conference Centre, located right next to the tarmac of Geneva International Airport. This unique set-up allows for large indoor exhibition stands and the possibility to conduct tours of aircraft parked right across the fence. Renewed interest in business aviation points to a steady growth path ahead. All static displays were sold out at the show, which is consistent with the report by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) that global private aircraft deliveries increased by 4.3 per cent in 2013. Because many deliveries were of larger, long-range aircraft, total billings increased a strong 24 per cent to over USD24 billion. EBACE is an ideal venue for business jet manufacturers to launch new aircraft and make important progress announcements. This year was no exception. Common themes included range, efficiency and comfort. Here are some that created special buzz.

The latest introduction of Gulfstream’s G650ER has an extended range of 7,500 nm, considered one of the world’s longest

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Gulfstream made waves with the announcement of their new G650ER — considered the world’s longest-range business jet. With its reach of up to 7,500 nm at an impressive Mach 0.85, the G650ER has an edge of more than 500 nm over the standard G650 introduced in 2012. This breakthrough range will allow the G650 to serve even more key business city pairs. “It’s the only business aircraft in the world capable of travelling 7,500 nm,” said Scott Neal, senior vice president for worldwide sales and marketing of Gulfstream. “This opens up significant non-stop city pairs, including New York to Hong Kong, Dallas to Dubai and San Francisco to Delhi,” added Neal. “G650ER owners in Dubai will be able to reach most of the continental United States. From Hong Kong, operators can connect with the eastern seaboard of the United States. Thanks to the G650ER, the world just got a little smaller.” The extended range does not come at the expense of cabin capacity or comfort, but instead is possible through increased capacity fuel tanks and gross weight. This is also great news for the 60 plus early adopters of the G650. As soon as early 2015, they will be able to upgrade their G650 to a G650ER configuration. www.gulfstream.com

Dassault’s latest Falcon 8X boasts an impressive range of 6,450 nm, capable of city pairings like Paris to Singapore, or Beijing to Los Angeles

Dassault introduced their latest bird — the Falcon 8X long-range business jet that directly competes with the Gulfstream G650ER for long-distance flights. The Falcon 8X is a stretched version of Dassault’s popular 7X tri-jet and has an impressive additional range of 6,450 nm. This allows for city pairs such as Paris to Singapore and Beijing to Los Angeles. A key selling point of both the 7X and 8X is their tri-jet design. Although today’s jet engines are extremely reliable, the third engine adds an extra layer of safety, especially on transoceanic routes. In certain cases, a tri-jet may be able to take a more direct route than a twinjet, thereby saving time and money. Moreover, the Falcon 8X tri-jet design allows for take-offs and landings on shorter runways and at lower speeds than competing jets. Operators who want to maximise comfort may opt for a three-cabin layout, complete with bedroom and on-board shower. Cabin crew can stay refreshed through options for fully-flat quarters near the cockpit. The Falcon 8X is expected to make its debut in 2016. www.dassaultfalcon.com JETGALA

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The HondaJet will soon begin ground tests, followed by a maiden test flight Bombardier presented a full-sized mock-up of the Global 7000 at EBACE

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EBACE 2014 gathered more than 12,000 industry professionals and over 500 exhibitors Vistajetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very own in-flight magazine, Voyager App, is available to read through iPads

VIS STAJ JET T Charter company VistaJet, which is celebrating their 10th anniversary, announced two new initiatives for their clients. The first one is an upgrade to their in-flight entertainment system, so passengers can now stream newly released movies in a range of genres, as well as music, games, books and magazines. Through streaming, passengers can have access to content wherever they are in the cabin via iPads. This allows each passenger to simultaneously watch what he prefers without disturbing other passengers. Further entertainment is offered through a new VistaJet online magazine named Voyager App, which focuses on trends such as travel, culture and art. As its name implies, the content is offered through an app that passengers can download to their iPads. VistaJet also aims to bring out the budding photographer in their customers via a photography contest, competing for a desk model of a VistaJet-designed Bombardier Global 6000 aircraft or coverage in a forthcoming VistaJet photography book. Submissions will be accepted until 21 November, and winners will be announced in December. Competition categories include the interiors and exteriors of VistaJetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 40-strong fleet of aircraft. www.vistajet.com 46

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CES SSN NA In February, Cessna announced the maiden test flight of their forthcoming Cessna Latitude midsize business jet. In the subsequent months, Cessna has successfully conducted more than 60 test flights. At EBACE 2014, Cessna announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted the Cessna Latitude a Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) certificate. This milestone means that follow-on testing will count toward full certification of the Cessna Latitude. The first full production Cessna Latitude has also been completed and will be used for the certification process. Once fully certified, the Cessna Latitude will have a 2,500 nm range and accommodate up to nine passengers. Full certification is targeted for the second quarter of 2015. www.cessna.com EBA ACE E 20 015 EBACE will mark its 15th anniversary when EBACE 2015 returns to the Palexpo Exhibition and Conference Centre and Geneva International Airport on 19 to 21 May 2015. For more information, please visit www.ebace.aero

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VULCANAIR by Katrina A. Balmaceda

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The V1.0 standard avionics package will include the Garmin G500 with dualscreen electronic flight display

THINK OF ITALIAN STYLE, and usually images of fine jewellery, bespoke clothing, exclusive accessories or excessive supercars emerge — an inclination reflected in the country’s architecture, craftsmanship and history. Those familiar with Italian manufacturer Vulcanair, though, see a different style: one that requires little maintenance yet operates with grace and confidence even on the most rugged and remote of landscapes. In other words, to look at Vulcanair’s portfolio is to see an array of aircraft typically used by police or armed forces, or by companies involved in mining, cargo and logistics. So when the manufacturer announced its entry into the piston single-engine market with its V1.0 aircraft earlier this year, it positioned the product as a “serious alternative” to current single-engine aircraft, capitalising not only on its experience with building multi-engine aeroplanes, but also on its reputation for toughness. Rather than joining the trend of using composite materials, Vulcanair chose to build the V1.0 with metal, ensuring traditional strength and safety. The structure is made of soldered steel tubes arranged in a reticular fashion, coupled with a riveted aluminium wing, tail cone and empennage sections. The four-seater cabin can be accessed through three doors, while up to 40 kg or 88 lbs of luggage can be stored in a separate, dedicated compartment. Aiming to entice owner-flyers and flight-training schools, Vulcanair has made the V1.0 significantly more affordable than its rivals, as well as easy to manoeuvre. Commands, switches and circuit breakers in the cockpit have been positioned ergonomically to improve ease and intuitiveness

of pilot usage, while the cockpit itself has been designed to minimise parallax errors — errors resulting from faulty positioning that makes objects appear different when viewed from different angles. The V1.0’s standard avionics package includes a Garmin G500 with dual-screen electronic flight display; a Garmin GTN650 unit that combines GPS, navigation and communication functions, and a JPI digital engine monitoring system. Digital back-up flight instrumentation as well as an angle-of-attack indicator also comes with the standard package, while a full IFR version is optional. Other options include using either a fixed-pitch propeller or a constant-pitch propeller, and running the aircraft’s 180-hp engine on either AvGas or alternative fuels. In keeping with Vulcanair’s reputation for ruggedness, the high-wing V1.0 also qualifies as a utility-category aircraft, which means it can perform limited aerobatics. Under the United States’ Federal Aviation Regulations, aircraft in this category may perform “lazy eights, chandelles and steep turns, or similar manoeuvres, in which the angle of bank is more than 60 degrees but not more than 90 degrees”. The V1.0 reaches speeds of 139 ktas (258 km/h) and a range of 591 nm (1,094 km), with a service ceiling of 14,700 ft (4,500 m). It can carry up to 2,546 lbs (1,155 kg) of weight and land at a distance of 1,575 ft (480 m) over a 50-foot obstacle.

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NGUYỄN VĂN CỐC by He Ruiming

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Cockpit of the Mig-21

OPPOSITE One of the most widely used aircraft in the Vietnam War, Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21. It sustained the most casualties through Nguyen Van Coc’s efforts

Nguyen Van Coc joined the elite air force of the VPAF (left), then retired as Chief Inspector in 2002 (right) LEFT A MiG-21PF aircraft that belonged to the 921 Fighter Regiment which Nguyen Van Coc was assigned to

Image courtesy of USAF

THANKS TO THE EFFORTS OF HOLLYWOOD AND ASSOCIATED LORE, the term ‘Vietnam Flying Ace’ instantly conjures up images of dashing American pilots in their McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II or the North American F-100 Super Sabre jets, hunting and killing enemy MiG aircraft. Much less known is the fact that the conflict yielded more Vietnamese Flying Aces than American ones — 11 more, to be exact. Their bravery and trademark ‘against-all-odds’ attitude were one of the main reasons that America lost a staggering 1,737 aircraft during the conflict as a result of hostile action. Head and shoulders above the entire Vietnamese flying corps though, stands MiG-21 pilot NguyễR :ŖR 'ốc of the 921st Sao Do (Red Star) Fighter Regiment of the Vietnamese People’s Air Force (VPAF) of North Vietnam. Born in 1943 in a remote province north of Hanoi, he experienced both his father and uncle’s execution for being prominent members of the revolutionary League for the Independence of Vietnam (Việt Minh). This set an irrevocable wheel in motion, and as soon as he turned 18, NguyễR :ŖR 'ốc enlisted in the VPAF. As one of 13 of the best trainee pilots on the MiG-17, NguyễR :ŖR 'ốc was sent to the Soviet Union for further training to be type-rated on the MiG-21. At the time, the MiG-21 was the Soviet Union’s cutting-edge fighter and the nemesis of American pilots. In the short span of just two years, he accumulated an impressive kill count, mostly from the twisted wreckages of Republic F-105 Thunderchiefs and F-4 Phantoms. While the former were large, unwieldy bombers that were easy prey for the quick and agile MiG-21, it was a very different story when engaging the F-4, also known as the Flying Anvil. While not quite as manoeuvrable as the MiGs, this American air superiority fighter-bomber evened the odds through both firepower and advanced te chnology. >>

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WINGS >> NguyễR :ŖR 'ốc’s first confirmed kill came on April 30, 1967, when he shot down an F-105 piloted by 1st Lt. Robert A. Abbott, who ejected and was subsequently held prisoner of war in North Vietnam until March 1973. Victories kept coming. On August 23, 1967, NguyễR :ŖR 'ốc sent a F-4D to its fiery grave, killing its weapon systems officer Captain Ronald N. Sittner. He would later recall the engagement: “My leader Nguyễn Nhật Chiêu and I took a detour to position ourselves behind the enemy formation. [Chiêu] fired an air-to-air missile, bringing down an F-4, while I also successfully attacked another.” With a total of 3 F-4s lost that day, it was one of the worst defeats the United States Air Force (USAF) had suffered since the beginning of the war and became known as ‘Black Wednesday’. From then on, there was no looking back. On several occasions between October and November 1967, three F-105s found themselves on the wrong end of NguyễR :ŖR 'ốc’s R-3S air-to-air missiles. With five confirmed kills under his belt, he sealed his position among 15 other Vietnamese pilots to be given the title of ‘Flying Ace’. But he was far from done. On February 1968, he fired a missile at a Convair F-102 Delta Dagger, resulting in the only loss of a F-102 in air-to-air combat. NguyễR :ŖR 'ốc’s seventh confirmed fighter kill came on February 23, 1968, when he shot down another F-4D.

A MiG-21PF belonging to the VPAF deploys its drag chute on landing Pilots with the MiG-17 aircraft in the background A MiG-21 aircraft ready to take flight All images courtesy of Historic Wings unless otherwise stated

This was followed on May 7, 1968, by his eighth and last confirmed fighter kill and probably his most dramatic aerial encounter. As part of redeployment in response to USAF bombing, NguyễR :ŖR 'ốc’s aircraft and others in his formation were mistaken for USAF aircraft and fired upon by North Vietnamese anti-aircraft artillery. After the ensuing confusion cleared up, the formation encountered five F-4B aircraft from USAF Fighter Squadron 92. During the ensuing dogfight, NguyễR :ŖR 'ốc scored a full hit against one of the F-4B Phantoms. He writes: “Đặng Ngọc Ngự noticed two F-4s five kilometres to starboard. There were a lot of clouds, and he was unable to get into a firing position. I wanted to follow him, but I noticed I was running low on fuel. I was planning to land back at Tho Xuan when suddenly I spotted a F-4 ahead of me at an altitude of 2500 metres. I chased him and launched two missiles from 1,500 metres. It crashed into the sea, burning.” In 1969, after downing a USAF Ryan AQM-34 Firebee drone, NguyễR :ŖR 'ốc was awarded one Huy Hiew medal for each of his nine kills, after which he was transferred to training duties. Among the pilots he took under his wing was Nguyễn ţức Soát, who himself obtained five kills in 1972. After the war ended, NguyễR :ŖR Cốc remained with the Vietnamese National Air Force and retired in 2002 with the rank of Chief Inspector. When taking off his flight suit in 1969, there was a new legend in aviation history with nine kills. No American pilot of that era achieved more than six. 52

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AN AIRCRAFT PROTOTYPE DESIGNED TO AFFORD PASSENGERS BREATHTAKING PANORAMIC VIEWS and luxury car-like accommodations will be revealed at this year’s Aviation Summit in Palm Springs, California. Aircraft manufacturer Micronautix has developed the concept aircraft, known as the Triton, to meet the desire for thrilling flight experiences. To the team, this meant unparalleled views from the air. The Triton achieves this by housing one pilot and passenger in the centre cockpit and one separate pod on each side of the pilot, which allows up to two passengers each. Having the pods under each wing, unobstructed by the plane’s control panels and propeller, gives passengers a view like none other before. A 450-horsepower turboprop at the rear of the plane, out of view of those on board, will power the aircraft with a cruise speed of about 193 miles per hour (310.6 km/h). “People who experience flying in a Triton will feel the magic of flight,” says Micronautix’s founder and project manager, Charlee Smith. To address the problem of balance and CG control caused by varying passenger loads, split control surfaces on the outer double-V tail have been incorporated and will act as air brakes and enhance yaw control. The aerodynamic layout was specifically chosen for luxury purposes instead of speed. “The goal is to make the passengers, many of whom will be taking their first flight in a small aircraft, as comfortable as if they would be sitting in a $40,000 midsize sedan,” says 56

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The typical wing shot will not be seen by passengers on the Triton as they will have access to unobstructed views, seated beneath the wings

Marco Parrotto, president of Lift Event Management, who is organising the Aviation Summit. Details of the interior design were not available at press time. Micronautix also plans to offer several models, including an amphibian and electronic hybrid, “[that] will provide up to 20 minutes of near silent flight over noise-sensitive areas,” says Smith. Although the Triton still remains a concept because of the huge production costs required, Parrotto is confident of the future of this revolutionary aircraft. The unveiling of the prototype at the Aviation Summit, where more than 10,000 pilots and industry experts are expected to attend, aims to gain exposure in the hopes of turning this concept into a reality. “The average person on the street will say ‘I want to fly in that airplane,’ which will be an experience that will be the seed to the revitalised growth of general aviation”, says Smith. The Aviation Summit will take place on 31 October to 2 November at the Palm Springs Convention Center in Palm Springs, California. www.aviationsummit.com

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Singaporeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skyline reveals iconic shapes of the Marina Bay Sands hotel, ArtScience museum, as well as the Singapore Flyer

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A walk through the bustling districts of Little India, Chinatown or Kampong Glam takes you back to the 1990s, while just minutes away, the luxury shopping district of Orchard Road awaits. This September, the country will once again host the Formula 1 Grand Prix — for the seventh time since 2008. So if you are planning a visit, book your suite now at the island city’s top hotels, to assure that you can take in the action in luxury, comfort and style. Located at one end of Singapore’s main shopping belt, the Four Seasons Hotel Singapore was designed to look like a private city residence. Its Presidential Suite has a luxurious oriental décor of black marble flooring, polished wooden floorboards, antiques, paintings and carpets. The 2,142-sq-ft suite’s private space includes two bedrooms, each with a full-marble bathroom that comes with a separate tub and standing shower. For utmost comfort, guests can avail of a large range of customised pre-arrival arrangements and choose from robe and pillow menus. A third bedroom can be connected to the suite to accommodate additional guests.

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Four Seasons Hotel is often regarded as the mark of the start of Orchard road

Crockfords Tower greets guests with luxurious red and gold hues, uniform throughout the hotel

There are few things that money can’t buy, and a night at Crockfords Tower is one of them. The by-invitation only hotel is exclusively reserved for the high roller set at the Resorts World Sentosa casino. The Villa spreads across a generous 2,454-sq-ft space of space and comprises three bedrooms and a spa treatment room. Decked in a warm wooden tone accentuated by a subtle golden touch, the living room is adorned with luxurious rugs and plush sofas, and opens up to a spacious garden that houses a lounge pool. Each marble-clad bathroom comes with a personal steam room and a ‘magic’ television which doubles as a mirror when not in use. And no request is deemed impossible with the Crockfords Tower’s 24-hour butler service. The interior of W Hotel’s Extreme WOW suite incorporates classic elements associated with rock

It quickly becomes obvious how the Extreme WOW Suite at W Hotel at Sentosa Cove earned its name. Mimicking the perfect A-list party getup, every turn reveals something to delight the senses. Chandeliers, reflective ceilings and abstract art transport guests into a world where time stands still. The rock-themed interior comes alive with purple velvet-lined, leather-accented sofas, and artwork created from cassette tapes. Luxurious themed parties thrown in the suite aren’t just confined in the living area but can be taken to the next level, quite literally. The deck on the upper floor not only indulges guests with views of Quayside Isle and the private yacht marina, but also allows them to throw a full-scale outdoor party complete with daybeds, sofas and a plunge pool lined with gold tiles.

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Located right at the edge of Marina Bay, The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore was designed by Pritzker award-winning architect Kevin Roche. From the entrance of the hotel to the rooms, guests are greeted by some 4,200 pieces of specially curated contemporary art pieces, including works by American glass sculptor Dale Chihuly, and Frank Stella, known for his minimalist and abstract paintings. The Ritz-Carlton Suite sits at the top floor and offers unobstructed, wrap-around views of Singapore’s city skyline and the waterfront. The 2,347-sq-ft suite features two interconnecting bedrooms, and views can also be enjoyed from the marble bathroom’s deep-soaking jacuzzi tub or the separate duo rain shower stall. Upon arrival, guests are treated to a champagne breakfast, light refreshments, and a three-tiered classic afternoon tea later in the day.

For those who can’t get enough of the aquatic life, the Ocean Suites at Equarius Hotel provides a viewing experience like no other. Located right by the S.E.A. Aquarium on Sentosa, the two-storey townhouse offers guests the best of both surf and turf. The upper floor is decked in coral green and aquamarine hues and comprises a living area, outdoor patio and a jacuzzi. But it’s the lower level that’s worth special mention. Soak in the sunken jacuzzi tub and raise the viewing panel of the open ocean tank window. As the room lights dim, indulge in a breath-taking view of more than 70 species of marine life in the underwater sanctuary, including manta rays and leopard sharks.

The large aquarium enables guests to feel like they are underwater

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DIRECTORY Four Seasons Hotel Singapore 190 Orchard Boulevard Singapore 248646 T: +65 6734 1110 F: +65 6733 0682 W Singapore Sentosa Cove 21 Ocean Way Singapore 098374 T: +65 6808 7288 F: +65 6808 7289 E: whotels.singapore@whotels.com

The Westin Singapore is situated in the centre of financial buildings, offices, shops and restaurants

Crockford Towers 8 Sentosa Gateway Sentosa Island Singapore 098269 T: +65 6577 8188 F: +65 6577 8288 E: VIPReservations@rwsentosa.com The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore 7 Raffles Ave Singapore 039799 T: +65 6337 8888 F: +65 6338 0001 E: sinrz.leads@ritzcarlton.com

Located in the middle of a cultural and shopping hub, The Westin Singapore offers a respite from the hustle and bustle of the city. Its Presidential Suite boasts an earthy neutral-toned dĂŠcor. Soft touches of leather, velvet and silk complete the living area, and the ambience is perfected with floor-to-ceiling windows that allow an abundance of natural light to flood the room. Guests can choose to sweat it out in the suiteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private gym, complete with a treadmill, stationary bicycle and free weights, or have a drink at the marble wet bar. To end the night, kick back in the glass-enclosed rainforest steam shower or oversized freestanding bathtub.

Equarius Hotel 8 Sentosa Gateway Sentosa Island Singapore 098269 T: +65 6577 8899 F: +65 6577 8895 E: reservations@rwsentosa.com The Westin Singapore 12 Marina View Asia Square Tower 2 Singapore 018961 T: +65 6922 6922 F: +65 6922 6933 E: res.westinsingapore@ staystarwood.com

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EVER SINCE HE WAS YOUNG, two things have fascinated John Shuttleworth the most: sailing, and inventing things. He built his first large yacht, a 40-foot trimaran, in 1974, and apprenticed with multihull designer Derek Kelsall before forming his own firm. Shuttleworth likes sitting on the bow of a yacht at night to get a sense of speed and motion, and admires designs that help solve problems. So when, a few years ago, an experienced sailing couple voiced a desire for an extremely efficient pleasure vessel, he found his ultimate project. The result was the superyacht Adastra, which was so radical in its design that “virtually everything [the builders] did was new and untried”, says Shuttleworth. “[This] meant that when the boat went in the water, we were never absolutely sure how it would all come together.” The numbers tell it all: the 42.5m Adastra can cross the Atlantic or the Pacific at 17 knots without stopping to refuel. On delivery trips with 30,000 litres of fuel, it achieves a 10,000-mile range; cruising at 13.5 kts requires just 65 litres per hour, or 43 l/hour when travelling at a light load. By comparison, a semidisplacement 40m monohull power yacht travelling at 12 to 14 kts uses about 250 to 300 l/hour, while a 40m catamaran consumes 120 to 150 l/hour at the same speed. It took a new way of thinking to achieve such efficiency. “I’ve called this boat a design Everest. The shapes are different; the hull shapes are different. Nobody had powered a boat that light and of that length. Nobody knew how to do it,” said Shuttleworth in an appearance on Mazda’s Challenger advertising campaign. While trimarans in the past — Earthrace, Cable & Wireless Adventurer — have set records for

Shuttleworth’s Adastra is designed to be light for less fuel consumption Shuttleworth sets a new record with Adastra for its innovative design Images courtesy of Jochen ManZ OPPOSITE Adastra provides an eco-friendly alternative for yacht owners and designers Image courtesy of Orion Shuttleworth

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Adastra offers a luxurious accommodation at sea Image courtest of Orion Shuttleworth The vessel is made out of materials that absorb torsional loads and are lightweight both internally and externally Image courtesy of Jochen ManZ OPPOSITE The yacht’s sleek and modern design achieved awards such as Best Design at the 2012 Asia Pacific Boating Awards in Hong Kong Images courtesy of Orion Shuttleworth

circumnavigating the world, they were stripped out machines rather than decked out yachts. After all, in order to go faster on less fuel, a vessel needs to cut out unnecessary weight. But Adastra is not a no-frills ride; the owners requested not only for long range, fuel economy, good seakeeping and shallow draft, but also a luxurious accommodation at sea. One solution was to use ultralight materials. Adastra’s deck and superstructure are constructed from carbon fibre with Nomex honeycomb core; the hull is a glass/kevlar foam sandwich, while the interior is made of lightweight oak using honeycomb panels. The vessel’s outer skin forms part of its structure to absorb torsional loads and reduce weight. “We design [a] boat to be as simple as possible with a congruent aesthetic that has continuity and balance between all parts, always trying to save weight, and allowing the form to develop from the function,” says Shuttleworth. This meant custom-building each aspect of the yacht, down to carbon fibre hatchets, toilets, portlights and ladders. While Adastra could have been designed to sail as fast as 32 knots, the designers chose to limit its speed to 23.2 knots to avoid the extra weight of large engines, powered by just 1,150 of horsepower. To increase speed, Adastra’s hull lowers drag not only through its length and slenderness, but also through its specially designed shape that allows the yacht to stay level on the water throughout its speed range and thus use its full waterline length. With its 16-metre beam, Adastra has enough room for a spacious saloon area on the main deck that also holds a lounge area, dining table and navigation station. 74

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The foredeck offers a large sunbed, while the aft deck houses a bar area and a dining area. Further aft is space for a 4.9metre tender with a garage underneath that can accommodate a 3.1-metre tender. The garage door can easily fold out to become a diving platform. A master cabin, two guest cabins, crew accommodations, and a galley are found below deck, comfortably housing up to nine guests and six crew members. While Shuttleworth considers the saloon’s panoramic windows to be one of the most challenging aspects of the design, perhaps the yacht’s most novel feature is that it can be controlled with an iPad from up to 50 metres away. Adastra was launched in China in April 2012 for Hong Kong-based shipping magnates Anto and Elaine Marden, and shortly after, made its maiden voyage from Hong Kong to the Philippines. It has since gained not only attention but also multiple awards, including Best Design at the 2012 Asia Pacific Boating Awards in Hong Kong, Most Innovative Design at the 2013 World Superyacht Awards in Istanbul, and Best Naval Architecture at the 2013 ShowBoats Design Awards. Shuttleworth hopes that after learning of Adastra, more yacht owners will “become even more aware of the possibility to design and build very fuel-efficient vessels”, and that “an eco-friendly attitude towards yachting will then feed back into all the industries that the owners are involved in”. www.shuttleworthdesign.com

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Bespoke shoes in real alligator leather The second-generation Lattanzis, Paolo and Roberta Lattanzi Silvano Lattanzi has been handcrafting high-end men’s shoes for more than 40 years OPPOSITE Each of Lattanzi’s footwear is a product of meticulous craftsmanship

SILVANO LATTANZI WAS 21 WHEN HE STARTED HIS OWN COMPANY IN SANT’ELPIDIO A MARE, ANCONA, ITALY. More than 40 years later, he is still making shoes by hand with the same amount of dedication and workmanship. Formerly called Zintala, a name he coined by inverting his surname, Silvano Lattanzi has over the years, become a brand synonymous with bespoke luxury men’s shoes. Up to this day, Lattanzi has managed to stay away from commercial trade, offering his products only to those who appreciate the true art of customised shoemaking. The brand produces a limited number of shoes per year, sustaining both quality and prestige.

The company is still owned by the Lattanzi family, and with the second-generation at the helm preserves time-honoured Italian shoemaking tradition. Lattanzi’s son Paolo has followed in his father’s footsteps by cultivating the skills of a master shoemaker, while daughter Roberta is in charge of the company’s artistic and creative research. Silvano Lattanzi’s shoes are a polished and sleek affair. Each pair is produced using top-notch materials like genuine leather. Meticulous care goes into making perfect seams, exact stitches and distanced holes. “I only ever use natural materials. After a long day of wearing my shoes, you will never experience wet feet and socks due to perspiration,” says Lattanzi. JETGALA

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Wearing a Silvano Lattanzi shoe for the first time takes a little getting used to. According to Lattanzi, you have to give your feet a few minutes to adapt to the shoe’s rigidity. Eventually, the natural warmth of the feet will soften the leather. “This will result in the foot finding its natural position of comfort,” adds Lattanzi. The guardolo or the welt — a strip of leather hand-stitched into the shoe between the upper and the sole — is another distinct feature of Lattanzi’s footwear. The guardolo allows for the regular resoling of shoes every two to three years, making the footwear more sturdy over time. At the Silvano Lattanzi workshops, more than 300 operations are being carried out at any given time from the moment the materials are chosen to the minute the shoes are boxed for delivery. Each shoe requires a minimum of 30 hours of work, and the process may even be repeated up to 10 times until the shoe is considered perfect. Lattanzi considers his shoes a work of art, different for each client. For his on-measure shoes, he ensures that the wooden lasts are a perfect clone of the client’s foot. “If the first fitting has a negative result, we will modify the last based on the sensations of the client and send a second or third fitting,” Lattanzi explains. After a long and tedious task of perfecting the lasts, the client will then choose the materials out of the 400 swatches available. He can either pick a design from the shop display, or he can bring his own. Once the shoe is made — which normally takes three months to complete — the last is kept for the client’s next order. Each pair also comes with a certificate of guarantee, assuring the shoe’s durability for the next 20 years. 80

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Entombed Footwear A technique called L’infossamento, or burying in a pit, is a method of ageing and preserving grains and cheeses that dates back to the 4th century. Silvano Lattanzi employs the same method to enhance the colour and material of his shoes, allowing the leather to take on a unique tone and shade. In 2005, the brand buried a number of footwear in the pits, using straw, dried flowers and other scented herbs as protection from moisture. After four years of being buried, 10 pairs of shoes were recovered perfectly intact. The soles were then replaced, the uppers moisturised and reassembled on wooden lasts, and the colours enhanced. The ‘aged’ pairs, looking newer than ever, were then distributed and put on display in Lattanzi boutiques worldwide.

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The SkyRunner while on land, acts as an all-terrain buggy, while in the air, transforms into a fuss-free super lightweight skeletal aircraft

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THE WRISTWATCH MAY WELL BE ONE OF VERY FEW MANMADE OBJECTS THAT OUTLIVE TECHNOLOGY AND FASHION, in the process becoming items of lasting value. As I write these lines, my collection of 300year old clocks works perfectly, as do my pocket watches, many of which were made before the American railroads were built. None of them have ever been restored since I acquired them over the course of 30 years. Clearly, some things age better than others. One prime example is Geneva-based watchmaker F.P. Journe, and for many reasons. His timepieces combine beauty of lines, unique architecture and a wide spectrum of prices, ranging from the just affordable to the extravagant. Over the past decade, I managed to collect the watchmaker’s complete first series, and I am proud of the inspiration it has given me to go further. Cars and fashion are destined for immediate consumption and undergo frequent product cycles. On the other end of the spectrum stands the watch industry, which thrives on its long traditions and incremental innovations — a process that started 300 years ago. The notion of an immortal machine bridging time and convention is seen as a quality that assures value and maintains desire. In my 30-year pursuit of the best watches, I followed F.P. Journe’s early brass plated movements. Even now, looking at some of the watchmaker’s current creations, I would pick his work as one of the more broadly appealing. F.P. Journe timepieces do come with a lofty price tag, yet they are seen by true connoisseurs as excellent value. >>

(L-R) The Chronomètre Souverain, in gold dial with embossed integrated numbers, illustrates F.P. Journe’s mastery of the science of horology The Octa Automatique Réserve in 18k red gold case and alligator strap The 38mm Octa Automatique Lune features a date, small seconds and moon-phase window INSET Mr. F.P. Journe

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>> Impossible to fake due to their solid gold movements, and with their broad appeal in aesthetics and classic proportions, they are on every serious collector’s must-have list. At the highest level, Journe’s tourbillons are collected for their vision, creativity and excellence. One can even look at them in the same way as one would contemplate a brilliant painter. The potential to age well, the fact that they are highly sought after at auctions, and with prices that hold firm even in a recession, prove that they are true products of longevity and integrity. One of my criteria for buying any expensive watch is whether I would still buy it without the brand on the dial — an approach that has aided me well over the past three decades. Journe himself began his journey 30 years ago. His work today can best be described within these two categories — the intellectual lines of the Souveraine, and the more practical lines of the Octa.

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F.P. Journe’s first complete watch, made in 1983, was a pocket watch, and now 99 anniversary pieces of a unique Souveraine Tourbillon are being created. Their movement will be made in grained and gilded brass, to commemorate his first ever watch. In my opinion, this watch comes with one of the most beautiful caseworks available today, in guilloché silver with rose gold. The watchmaker intentionally chose a diameter of 32.6mm, considered a bold move in a market used to larger case diameters. F.P. Journe’s double axis, constant force Chronometre Optimum comes with a patented movement consisting of two barrels within a solid gold movement driving a dual axis system. The two wheel direct impulse oil free escapement has an impressive 50-hour reserve with zero loss of amplitude. Journe envisaged and designed this unique movement with the signature dead beat seconds of a remontoire. In turn, this watch inspired the legendary 2004 Journe Tourbillon with dead beats, two of which are now part of my collection, amongst them his first black mother of pearl dial and possibly one of the most beautiful tourbillons I own. Most recently, the watchmaker has added a solid gold component to the Chronomètre Souverain, Octa Réserve and Octa Lune timepieces. This proves an almost obsessive pursuit of refinement. Although such dials are found in a handful of superlative watches, making a gold dial is a tedious process. First, there is a refined sanding of the surface before a silver layer is applied. The numbers are then surfaced with a diamond tool making them appear like mirrors on the dial. The last operation is the print transfer of the indices and logo. All of them constitute achievements worthy of the watchmaker’s motto “Invenit et Fecit” — Invent and Make.

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Plate | The plate which bears the various movement parts and in particular the bridges. The dial is usually affixed to the bottom side of the plate. The plate is pierced with holes for the screws and recesses for the jewels in which the pivots of the movement wheels will run.

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An aerial view of Rapa Nui 887 gigantic and enigmatic statues called moai are present all over the island Rapa Nui was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995

t is not much more than a volcanic speck in the vastness of the Pacific Ocean, but Rapa Nui, better known as Easter Island, has captured the imagination of the world’s explorers and travellers for centuries. The most isolated inhabited island, officially a part of Chile, has imprinted itself on the world’s imagination through its 887 gigantic and enigmatic statues, called moai, present all over the 163-square kilometre island. Moai are statues of human heads-on-torsos (in male form) carved from hardened volcanic ash, or “tuff”, all bearing a similar facial expression defined by clean lines, set jaws and distended noses. Their spectacular presence makes the island a grand and mysterious openair museum and sculpture park that pays tribute to the culture and skill of its people. Rapa Nui’s inhabitants believe that the statues are deified ancestors, and most of them have their backs turned towards the sea. It is believed that they are positioned that way to bless the inhabitants from the spirit world of the sea. Only seven look out to sea, apparently towards the place they came from. >>

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>> The enigmatic statues are a weird mystery, but their creators and their arrival on the island are even more densely shrouded in myth. The story the islanders like to tell is of a paramount leader, Chief Hotu Matu’a, and his followers who set out in a flotilla of large outrigger canoes from another distant island, possibly the Marquesas Islands in the eastern Pacific. Equipped with methods of physical and cultural sustenance, they arrived on Rapa Nui sometime between the 8th and 10th century. A Polynesian community flourished, complete with a unique language, music, art, architecture and a religious practice defined by ancestor worship. Parts of this amazing culture have survived into the 21st century. The island’s 5,000 plus inhabitants still engage in some of these ceremonies, despite half of the population hailing from mainland Chile and elsewhere. Archaeologists speculate that the 887 moai on the island were carved over a period of several centuries, starting from around the 12th century. The earliest statues are much smaller, hence the shorter moai are considered to be the oldest. Sizes range from 15 feet to 33 feet, and some weigh up to 80 tonnes. One unfinished moai still in the quarry of construction is reportedly 65 feet tall, with an estimated weight of over 270 tonnes. The islanders’ obsession with monumental sculpture is cited as a possible reason for the resultant over exploitation of the island’s resources, particularly felling its once dense tree cover that included giant palms. This led to ecosystem failure and devastating erosion of the rich volcanic soil sometime during the 15th and 16th century. Thus, when the Dutch Admiral, Jacob Roggeveen’s expedition arrived here on April 5, 1722 (on Easter Sunday, hence the name Easter Island), he found the land in desolation and the inhabitants in crisis. Western contact did not improve the situation either. In fact, it proved to be catastrophic when most of the able inhabitants were taken to Peru for forced labor. 92

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The shortest monument is said to be the oldest Exterior of Hotel Mike Rapu OPPOSITE Take in spectacular views of volcanoes, the moai and the vastness of the Pacific Ocean by foot Raa suite at Hotel Mike Rapu An exterior shot of the hotel A night of indulging in Polynesian culture

In 1888, Rapa Nui was annexed to Chile and continues to be administered as a special Chilean territory. Tourism is now its main economic activity, and visitors come here from all over the world. The gently rolling landscape and the almost all yearround pleasant temperatures make exploring the island on foot the best option. Walking between the volcanoes and the moai is also one of the best ways to appreciate the scale of the island and the immense vastness of the Pacific Ocean. In 1995, UNESCO named Easter Island a World Heritage Site, with much of the island protected within Rapa Nui National Park. Efforts are now underway to reforest the island and conserve the moai. Since the volcanic tuff is subject to weathering, intensive conservation efforts are needed to preserve the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stone legacy in its present, awe-inspiring state.

How to visit Despite its geographic isolation, the island is accessible by regular commercial air service to Mataveri airport. LAN Airlines has direct flights from Santiago (Chile) twice a day during the high season, once a day during the low season, and once a week from Tahiti. Easter Island is also a convenient stop on a Pacific cruise. High season is during the southern hemisphereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer from January to March. Winters are mild, between 14 and 22 degree Celsius, and have the added attraction of fewer visitors. There are several places to stay at Rapa Nui, and the most luxurious of which is Explora Rapa Nui. Situated just outside the town, it boasts a genuine countryside feel. Resources on the island are scarce. Fresh water is found in two large crater lakes, while almost all produce is flown in from Chile. Seafood is fairly abundant, and the white meat tuna fished in local waters is an Easter Island classic.

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HAVILAND by Koh Chuin Ying

THE SMALL COMMUNE OF LIMOGES, FRANCE, is not a usual port of call for visitors to France. But the area holds within it something unique — Foecy, where some of the world’s most refined porcelain is produced. Kaolin, the natural clay ingredient needed to manufacture it, is found in abundance in Limoges, the home of the Haviland House factory. The company has crafted fine china since 1842. But apart from refining the manufacturing process of porcelain, Haviland has mastered the processes of firing and decorating the pieces. Once a design is created, it is applied by chromolithography, a complex method used to make multicoloured prints. Fancy handles and buttons are applied with a brush by spinners. The elegant gold, platinum and coloured filigree are all hand crafted, and over time, this expertise has spawned as many as 60,000 distinct porcelain patterns. By offering endless possibilities of creating unique designs custom-made to one’s preferences, Haviland has carved a recognised niche for itself. Since 1880, the brand has created bespoke orders for celebrities, presidents and royalty. Prominent tableware collections include Clair de Lune for former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, featuring a grey graphic design, and Imperatrice Eugenie for Sarkozy’s predecessor, Jacques Chirac, with a blue and green floral motif. Haviland has also created a wide variety of custom designs for the likes of Hôtel Plaza Athénée in Paris, or The Dorchester in London. One such collaboration dates back to 1912, when The Ritz Paris chose Haviland as its porcelain supplier for the hotel, creating the Marthe, Ritz Club and Ritz Imperial collections. For the latter, the brand created tableware designed in the grand style of King Louis XIV, drawing inspiration from the furniture and curtains in the hotel’s Imperial Suite. Pieces were handcrafted with a 24k gold pattern on taupe, white or midnight blue rims.

Tray set from the Ritz Impérial collection with 24k gold relief patterns Tea set including a coffee or tea pot, sugar bowl, creamer and cups in the taupe shade from the Ritz Imperial collection OPPOSITE Eclipse dinner service with a geometric pattern that includes a bread and butter plate, dessert plate, dinner plate and a tea cup and saucer with complementing crystalware and cutlery

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JM ICON by Diana A. Uy

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EDNA WOOLMAN CHASE, AN ICONIC FORMER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF VOGUE magazine once stated: “Fashion can be bought. Style one must possess.” This dictum is at the very core of a very discreet and even more traditional craft — bespoke men’s fashion. With its roots in the needs and whims of European aristocracy, the art of creating individual, fashionable yet timeless apparel is yet again flourishing, despite the convenience and ubiquitous presence of off-the-rack clothing. A recent entrant into this high fashion, high stakes trade is entrepreneur Johnny Manglani, a visionary who dared to establish a bespoke clothing business in Moscow in 1998, right when the dreaded ‘Ruble Crisis’ hit Russia in August of the same year. Under the roof of Uomo Collezioni, Manglani offered several top Italian men’s fashion brands, along with a made-to-measure service catering to diplomats and the local oligarchy. Through intelligent marketing, consistently good customer service and the best marketing of all — word-ofmouth — Uomo Collezioni soon expanded by opening more stores in Moscow and St. Petersburg. In 2010, Manglani decided to look further east, and opened similar concepts first in Singapore, then Macau. It proved to many what he already knew best — like ladies, successful men like to dress well and are willing to spend on a well-tailored look. Armed with his deep understanding of bespoke men’s clothing, the best of Italian craftsmanship, and the finest fabrics and leathers, Manglani has now embarked on his latest venture — the launch of his very own label, JM Icon by Johnny Manglani. The line highlights Manglani’s sartorial taste and his keen eye for detail. Shirts and suits sewn in Bergamo. The supplest suede and finest leather from Florence. And only the best Italian cutters and tailors to handcraft each design. JM Icon collection offers a full range of menswear — coats and leather jackets in various styles, sports jackets and work suits, trousers and jeans, knitwear and shirts, along with footwear and accessories. Each item is available in a limited edition of five or six pieces. A central philosophy of JM Icon is the use of the highest grade of exotic skins, such as crocodile or python. Each skin comes with an individual pattern, thus ensuring that every piece of clothing or accessory truly is one of a kind. The must-haves includes the crocodile leather blouson, finely tailored with panels highlighting the natural beauty of the crocodile pattern. The leather is specially treated to feel extra soft and to carry a distinct shine. The blouson is made entirely by hand with decorative stitching, and can be worn in warmer climates thanks to its detachable sable collar and beaver lining. >>

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>> The brand’s best-selling jeans are designed with change pockets, silver fastenings and anaconda skin labels that can be removed before washing. Each pair is manufactured from exclusive long staple Japanese cotton and finished with double contrast stitching. The cotton fibres are scented with a special treatment to keep them smelling fresh even after numerous washes. Accessories take centre stage with a crocodile skin wallet, the perfect addition to a smart ensemble. Whether hidden away in a shirt’s secret pocket, or taken out to settle bills, the subtle luxury that the small leather item exudes is special. JM Icon’s crocodile trolley case is another much-coveted offering. Completely made of crocodile skin with gold plated fasteners and a monogrammed padlock, the luggage is ideal for light and luxurious travel with spacious compartments to hold the owner’s personal items. Indeed, what a man wears distinguishes him from another. And a unique wardrobe, such as the one offered by JM Icon, is the visible hallmark of a unique individual. JM Icon places great importance on the use of high quality exotic skins, like crocodile or python. The unique work of nature found imprinted on each skin renders each piece one of a kind

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Indian-born businessman Johnny Manglani’s first foray into the fashion world was in Russia in 1983 when he sold suits out of hotels to diplomats. A tailor by training, he slowly built an empire focusing on made-tomeasure menswear amid his adopted country’s political and economic changes. Today, the UOMO Group founder heads up a chain of luxury boutiques in Moscow, Singapore and Macau, including the operation of private labels like Uomo Collezioni and JM Icon. Other brands like Brioni and Stefano Ricci are operated under mono-brand formats. With the company’s company’s booming businesses, Johnny welcomes his daughter, Anita’s contribution to the company as advertising and PR director. The 23-year-old heiress says that their father-daughter tandem works well because they balance each other out — she respects her father’s wisdom and experience while he, in turn, encourages his daughter’s fresh and innovative ideas. Most importantly, they both place priority on what’s best for the company and its growth.

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Available at Leading Jewellers June Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair: CEC Grand Hall Stand D 12 International Jewellery London: Olympia Stand D 20 September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair: CEC Grand Hall Stand D 12 Singapore Jewelfest Jewellery Arabia, Bahrain www.kriegernet.com

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Chrysler Thunderbolt, 1941, designed by Ralph Roberts and Alex Tremulis Image by Michael Furman, courtesy of Roger Willbanks, Denver, Colorado

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Buick Centurion XP-301, 1956, designed by Harley J. Earl and Charles “Chuck” Jordan Image by Michael Furman, courtesy of Sloan* Longway Museum, Flint, Michigan

IF YOU’VE EVER PUT UP POSTERS OF CARS that merged futurist sculpture with the brilliant furore of a V12, cracking and yellowing over time, then you will appreciate Dream Cars — a new exhibition that examines how past progressive ideas pushed the boundaries of the future of automotive design. From 21 May to 7 September 2014, the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, is exhibiting 17 concept cars from the 1930s up to the 21st century. “The concept cars presented in Dream Cars demonstrate how design can transcend the present and offer new paths and opportunities for the future,” says Sarah Schleuning, museum exhibition curator and curator of decorative arts and design. “They shaped the future of the automotive industry by challenging the notion of what is possible, technologically and stylistically.” While most concept cars never make it into mass production — and accompanying posters change over time — the adoration and sentiment for experimental automobiles will stay constant in every car lover’s consciousness. www.high.org/Art/Exhibitions/Dream-Cars

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Voisin C-25 AĂŠrodyne, 1934, designed by Gabriel Voisin Image by Michael Furman, courtesy of Merle and Peter Mullin, Brentwood, California

Porsche 918 Spyder Concept Car, 2010, designed by Michael Maurer and Porsche Design Studio Image courtesy of Porsche

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Bugatti Type 57S CompĂŠtition CoupĂŠ Aerolithe recreation, 1935, designed by Jean Bugatti and Joseph Walter, made by The Guild of Automotive Restorers Image by Joe Wiecha, courtesy of Christopher Ohrstrom

General Motors Le Sabre XP-8, 1951, designed by Harley J. Earl and GM Styling Section staff Image by Michael Furman, courtesy of General Motors Heritage Center, Warren, Michigan

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L’Oeuf électrique,1942, designed and fabricated by Paul Arzens Image by Michel Zumbrunn and Urs Schmid, courtesy of Musée des Arts et Métiers, Paris, France

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Tasco, 1948, designed by Gordon M. Buehrig Image by Peter Harholdt, courtesy of Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum, Auburn, Indiana

Ferrari (Pininfarina) 512 S Modulo, designed by Paolo Martin Image by Michel Zumbrunn, courtesy of Pininfarina, Cambiano, Turino, Italy

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Photography by Juli Balla Text by Charmaine Tai

BLUE WATERS, VOLCANIC MOUNTAINS AND PALM TREES made the ideal Hawaiian backdrop for the promotional shoot of Ward Village, a coastal community in the heart of Honolulu. The only thing lacking was a jug of piña colada, which photographer Juli Balla deconstructed, using the richly saturated colours of pineapples and Maraschino cherries in her shoot. Of all the frames, Balla was most pleased with the model posing in front of a tree in a vibrant-hued silk halter dress (right). “It has an almost otherworldly quality. It’s both romantic and dramatic,” she says. “It’s the closest to my personal style in the series.” Born in a family where both her parents were photographers, Balla feels that she “fell into the profession”, and credits her Eastern European heritage as an influence to her style. The Hungarian native moved to Australia in 1980, and has been based in Sydney ever since. In her free time, Balla takes on personal projects, working “in a totally intuitive manner”. Likening herself to a painter holding a brush, she says: “Certain ideas feel right and I just go with it, letting my imagination carry me.” Balla enjoys shooting people with strong characters, especially those “who know who they are”. One such person that Balla has photographed is English actress, Rachel Weisz. “I firmly believe that the more a star is on top of their game, the more humble they are. She was the kindest, most wonderful subject to shoot.” www.juliballa.com

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Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group is investing in a venture that will build a private jet terminal and provide support services to general aviation operators in Phuket. Private-owned land northeast of Phuket airport’s passenger terminal and near an area controlled by the Royal Thai Navy has been acquired to build the planned facilities on. An industry estimate put the initial outlay by the CP-related venture at 200 million baht.

Brazilian planemaker Embraer has seen signs of more demand for executive jets in Europe, while an “anti-luxury sentiment” is weighing on short-term demand in China. Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, in partnership with TCS Expeditions and Iacobucci HF Aerospace, extends its hospitality towards the skies with its first fully-branded private aircraft. The specially-commissioned Boeing 757 VIP Jet’s state-of-the-art cabin is complete with plush carpets and white leather seats. In-seat power, USB outlets and WiFi will be provided to guests. First flight is slated to take place in February 2015, less than a year from now.

Scientists at the University of Illinois developed materials that can immediately respond to damage and selfrepair large cracks and holes. The technology comprises two adjoining, parallel capillaries that are filled with regenerative chemicals that flow out when damage occurs, forming a gel that hardens into a strong polymer to fill in cracks and holes. VistaJet added five new Bombardier Global aircraft to its fleet in the first quarter of 2014, and will be adding 10 new Challenger 350 and 10 Challenger 605 jets later in the year.

Scheduled to be delivered in the third quarter of the year, the Challenger jets will ensure maximum comfort, privacy and security that reflect VistaJet’s customer-focussed brand.

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Embraer’s Phenom 300 received

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certification from European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for steepapproach operation, which enables increased descent angles of up to 5.5 degrees. This certification enhances the aircraft’s operational flexibility.

introduced the new G650ER, an ultra-long-range aircraft that can travel 7,500 nautical miles/13,890 kilometers at Mach 0.85 and 6,400 nm/11,853 km at Mach 0.90. This new aircraft provides customers with greater mission flexibility. >>

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AJW Aviation and Jet Aviation Basel have signed an agreement to develop component support and global AOG service for Airbus ACJ and Boeing business jet operators and owners. The collaboration strives to deliver reliable on-going support for their global customer base.

Over the past year, air charter operator VistaJet has been “testing” shortdistance point-to-point service with an AgustaWestland AW109 GrandNew. The helicopter has been used to fly skiers to the Swiss Alps and other customers on short trips to Milan, Geneva, Munich and Monte Carlo. The helicopter has two engines for safety, as well as wheels, required to operate at many airports in Italy. Cessna has received FAA type certification for the new Citation X+

Jet Aviation continues to expand its global aircraft management fleet, adding eight new aircraft in the recent months, including its fifth new Gulfstream G650. Jet Aviation has signed eight new global aircraft management agreements this year and now manages more than 250 aircraft from its four flight operation centres in Dubai, Hong Kong, Teterboro and Zurich.

High-performance propeller aircraft TTx receives FAA certification of the Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI), a system that uses glycol-based TKS fluid pumped through micro-drilled holes in the aircraft’s wings, propeller and windshield. The TTx is also the first airplane to be equipped with the Garmin G2000 avionics system, featuring a glass cockpit with dual 14.1 inch high-definition displays and touch-screen controls.

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midsize business jet and celebrated its first delivery to a customer in Orchard Park, New York. The fuel-efficient and high performing Citation X+ has a longer range compared to Citation X, seats up to 12 passengers and is able to achieve an unmatched maximum range of 3,408 nm. Added winglets also allow for improved takeoff and landing performance.

Jet Aviation Basel expanded its services to Embraer Executive Jets customers. In early 2013, it was appointed an Embraer Authorized Service Center, providing line and base maintenance to Embraer Legacy 600 and 650 aircraft. Embraer Executive Jets is now extending its authorisation for Jet Aviation Basel to increase its service portfolio to include interior and repair services. Jet Aviation Basel received FAA authorisation to provide maintenance, alterations and repair services to the new long range and large cabin Gulfstream G650 aircraft. Jet Aviation Basel is continuously investing in new technologies and training to meet the highest business aviation standards of their customers. >>

Embraer Executive Jets celebrated the delivery of its 500th Phenom jet

only five and a half years after entry into service of the first aircraft. To commemorate the milestone, a Phenom 300 aircraft was delivered to Prime Fraction Club, a fractional ownership company that coordinates the utlisation of assets in Brazil and operates three other Phenom jets.

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HondaJet, Honda Aircraft Company’s first production, has made its maiden flight from Piedmont Triad International

Airport, North Carolina, U.S. The 84-minute flight signifies an important milestone as it nears aircraft certification and targeted entry into service in 2015. Painted in a deep green pearl with a gold strip to symbolise its new signature paint scheme, the HondaJet achieved an altitude of 15,500 ft and a top speed of 348 kts during the test flight. French aerospace conglomerate Zodiac Aerospace acquires Kirkland-based Greenpoint Technologies, which supplies custom interiors for luxurious private jets. With the growing market for luxury private jet sector, Zodiac Aerospace hopes that the acquisition will bring more work for its 450 employees. 120

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Cessna received the European

Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification for the Citation M2 business jet. Customers in Europe have more options to meet their business aviation needs as this aircraft handles non-stop legs throughout the region, such as Paris to Athens or Zürich to Moscow. The Citation M2 is certified for singlepilot operation with room for up to seven passengers.

NBAA released a new publication, developed by the NBAA Tax Committee, the NBAA Aircraft Transactions Guide, which outlines and assists those considering buying or selling a business airplane. It provides relevant information such as FAA and DOT regulations, federal and state tax issues and aircraft ownership structures. Available as a free downloadable PDF for NBAA members.

Cessna expanded the Citation series with the all-new CJ3+. Expected to receive

NetJets Inc. and Bombardier Aerospace unveiled the first trade-marked Signature Series Challenger 350 aircraft at

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification during the second half of this year, the new CJ3+ has a range of up to 2,070 nautical miles and can fly non-stop from Washington DC to Mexico City. It seats up to nine passengers.

Westchester County Airport in White Plains, New York. The event marked the Challenger 350 aircraft’s official entry into service. NetJets is the worldwide launch customer for the Challenger 350, and it has up to 200 aircraft on order from Bombardier over the next 10 years.

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AIRBORNEGLOSSARY

ABSOLUTE ALTITUDE Measurable height of an aircraft above the actual terrain. ABSOLUTE CEILING The maximum altitude above sea level at which an aircraft can maintain level flight under Standard Air conditions. AGL (Above Ground Level) Altitude expressed as feet above terrain or airport elevation (see MSL). AILERONS An aircraft control surface hinged to the rear, outer section of each wing for banking (‘tilting’) the aircraft. AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT Comprehensive services provided by a management company for an aircraft owner. Details vary. AIRFOIL The shape of any flying surface, but principally a wing, as seen in side-view (cross section). AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE Official notification to aircraft owners/operators of a known safety issue with a particular model of aircraft. ALTIMETER A highly sensitive barometer that shows an aircraft’s altitude above mean sea level by measuring atmospheric pressure. ANGLE OF ATTACK The angle between the airfoil’s chord line and the direction in which the aircraft is currently moving. AOG (Aircraft on Ground) Aircraft unfit to fly, in need of repair. Owner’s worst nightmare. APPROACH (DEPARTURE) CONTROL Radar-based air traffic control, usually at an airport tower, providing traffic separation up to 40 miles. APRON Hard-surfaced or paved area around a hangar. Also, ‘ramp’. ATC (Air Traffic Control) Service providing separation services to participating airborne traffic and clearances to land, take off or taxi at airports. AVIONICS The electronic control systems airplanes use for flight such as communications, autopilots, and navigation. BLOCK RATES Pre-paid hours for air charter at a contracted price. CARBON OFFSET Monetary contributions to renewable energy research and production projects to ‘offset’ carbon emissions of an airplane.

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CHARTER The ‘renting’ of an aircraft with crew for a personal, business, or cargo flight from one point to another.

FBO (Fixed Base Operator) A business operating an airport terminal for non-airline, general aviation aircraft.

CHARTER CARD Pre-paid air charter plan, either for a block of charter hours at a pre-defined fee, or a set debit balance in dollars.

FERRY FLIGHT A flight for the purpose of returning an aircraft to base or delivering an aircraft from one location to another.

CLASS I NAVIGATION Operation of aircraft under visual meteorological conditions (VFR) primarily based on ‘see and avoid’ procedures. CLASS II NAVIGATION Any en route flight operation that is not Class I, i.e. instrumentbased navigation (IFR). CLEARANCE Formal instructions from air traffic control authorising a specific action (climb or descend, entry into controlled airspace).

FLAPS Hinged surfaces on the inboard rear of wings, deployed to increase wing curvature (and thus, lift). FLIGHT PLAN Filed by radio, telephone, computer, or in person with Flight Service Stations. FLIGHT TIME Portion of the trip actually spent in the air. FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP The purchase of a ‘share’ of an aircraft.

CONTRAILS Streaks of condensed water vapour created in the air by aircraft flying at high altitudes; a.k.a. vapour trails.

FUSELAGE An aircraft’s main body structure housing the flight crew, passengers, and cargo.

CONTROLLED AIRSPACE An airspace of defined dimensions within which air traffic control service is provided.

GENERAL AVIATION Part of civil aviation comprising all facets of aviation except scheduled air carriers.

CRUISE SPEED The normal speed attained at altitude once the aircraft is no longer climbing and is en route.

GLASS COCKPIT See EFIS.

CRUISING ALTITUDE A level altitude maintained by an aircraft while in flight. DEADHEAD To fly the return leg of a trip without cargo or passengers. DRAG Resisting force exerted on an aircraft in its line of flight opposite in direction to its motion. Opposite of thrust. DUTY TIME That portion of the day when a crewmember is on duty in any capacity (not just in the air), limited by regulations. EFIS (Electronic Flight Information Systems) Glass cockpit avionics that integrate all flight parameters into one optimised instrument. ELEVATOR An aircraft control surface hinged to both rear horizontal stabilisers, changing the aircraft pitch attitude nose-up or nose-down. EMPTY LEG Also known as ‘one-way availability’. Usually posted as available for travel between two airports during a certain time period. FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) The Department of Transportation’s agency for aviation.

GPS (Global Positioning System) Satellitebased navigation system operated by Department of Defence. GPWS (Ground Proximity Warning System) A system designed to alert pilots if their aircraft is in immediate danger of flying into the ground. GROUND SPEED Actual speed that an aircraft travels over the ground also called ‘shadow speed’. HANGAR An enclosed structure for housing aircraft. Originated with lakebased floating homes of the original German Zeppelin airships. HEAVY JETS See ‘Large-Cabin Jets’. HORSEPOWER The motive energy required to raise 550 lbs. one foot in one second, friction disregarded. HUD (Head-Up Display) A transparent display that presents data without requiring the user to look away from his or her usual viewpoint. IATA CODE International aviation code for international airports. ICAO CODE Civil aviation codes for airports.

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IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) Rules for flights into clouds and low visibility, by reference to cockpit instruments and radio navigation. ILS (Instrument Landing System) A precision instrument approach system permitting aircraft to land with low ceilings or poor visibility. JOINT OWNERSHIP Purchase or lease of an aircraft by a number of owners, often through a partnership or limited company. KNOT (Nautical Mile per Hour) Common measure of aircraft speed equalling 6,080 feet or about 1.15 miles. (For mph, multiply knots by 1.15.) KTAS True airspeed, in knots. LARGE-CABIN JETS The largest size aircraft that doesn’t require a major airport runway. Typical capacity 9-15 passengers. LAYOVER A night spent in the middle of the trip in a city other than home base for the aircraft and crew. LEG Describes one direction of travel between two points. Commonly used in referring to a planned itinerary. LIGHT JETS See ‘Small-Cabin Jets’. MACH SPEED A number representing the ratio of the speed of an airplane to the speed of sound in the surrounding air. MAYDAY An international distress signal to indicate an imminent and grave danger that requires assistance. MID-CABIN JETS Typical capacity 7-9 passengers. MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) Company licensed to provide services for the upkeep and airworthiness of airplanes. NAUTICAL MILE Defined internationally as equivalent to 1,852 metres or 1.15 statute miles. NDB (Non-Directional Beacon) A radio transmitter at a known location, used as an aviation or marine navigational aid. PAN PAN International call signal for urgency, indicating uncertainty and usually followed by the nature of the alert. PART 91 The parts of Federal Aviation Regulations on non-commercial operations covering corporate flight departments. PART 121 The parts of Federal Aviation Regulations on scheduled airline operations, including the publication of a schedule.

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PART 135 The parts of Federal Aviation Regulations on non-commercial operations covering charter carriers.

TARMAC A paved airport surface, especially a runway or an apron at a hangar.

PART 145 Certificate allowing an organisation to perform maintenance and alterations on US-registered aircraft.

TAXI TIME Portion of the trip spent rolling between the gate, terminal, or ramp and runway.

PATTERN The path of aircraft traffic around an airfield, at an established height and direction.

THRUST The forward force produced in reaction to the gases expelled rearward from a jet engine. Opposite of drag.

PAYLOAD Anything that an aircraft carries beyond what is required for its operation during flight.

TRAILING EDGE The rearmost edge of an airfoil.

POSITIONING Ferrying aircraft for departure from other than originating airport.

TRANSPONDER An airborne transmitter that responds to automated air traffic control interrogation with accurate position information.

RADAR System that uses electromagnetic waves to identify the range, altitude, direction, or speed of moving and fixed objects. RAMP The apron or open ‘tarmac’ in front of an FBO or terminal facility. This space is busy, used for deplaning, parking of aircraft, etc. ROLL One of three axes in flight, specifying the action around a central point. ROTATE In flight, any aircraft will rotate about its centre of gravity, a point which is the average location of the mass of the aircraft. RUDDER Aircraft control surface attached to the rear of the vertical stabiliser (fin) of the aircraft tail. Forces the plane to veer left or right. RUNWAY HEADING Magnetic direction corresponding to the centre line of the runway. SLATS Small, aerodynamic surfaces on the leading edge of the wings of fixed aircraft which allow the wing to operate at a higher angle of attack. SLIPSTREAM The flow of air driven backward by a propeller or downward by a rotor. SMALL-CABIN JETS Typical capacity 5-8 passengers. SQUAWK A four-digit number that a pilot dials into his transponder to identify his aircraft to air traffic controllers.

TURBINE Engine that uses compressed air to generate thrust to spin a metal shaft inside the motor, used in jet engines and turboprop aircraft. TURBOPROP An aircraft in which the propeller is driven by a jet-style turbine rather than a piston. VERY LIGHT JETS (VLJ) Small jet aircraft approved for single-pilot operation, maximum take-off weight of less than 10,000 lb (4,540 kg). VFR (Visual Flight Rules) A defined set of FAA regulations covering operation of aircraft flying by visual reference to the horizon. VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Range) Ground-based radio navigation aid. VORTICES Regions of high velocity that develop at the tip of a wing as it flies through the air. WIND SHEAR Large changes in either wind speed or direction at different altitudes that can cause sudden gain or loss of airspeed.

STATUTE MILE A unit of length equal to 5,280 feet.

WINGLET A small, stabilising, rudder-like addition to the tips of a wing to control or employ air movement, thereby increasing fuel economy.

SVS (Synthetic Vision System) A technology that uses 3D to provide pilots with intuitive means of understanding their flying environment.

YAW One of the three axes in flight, specifying the side-to-side movement of an aircraft on its vertical axis.

TAIL NUMBER An airplane’s registration number.

YOKE The control wheel of an aircraft, akin to an automobile steering wheel.

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11TH ANNUAL LATIN AMERICAN BUSINESS AVIATION CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION (LABACE)

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AIRBOURNE: EASTBOURNE INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW

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Shoreham Airshow

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BUSINESS AVIATION CONVENTION & EXHIBITION (NBAA 2014)

Orange County Convention Center and Orlando Executive Airport, Orlando,

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10TH CHINA INTERNATIONAL AVIATION & AEROSPACE EXHIBITION

China International Aviation Exhibition Center, Zhuhai, China

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MIDDLE EAST BUSINESS AVIATION (MEBA)

Dubai World Central, UAE

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AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW AND AEROSPACE & DEFENCE EXPOSITION (AVALON 2015)

Avalon Airport, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

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AQABA AIR SHOW 2015

King Hussein Airport, Aqaba, Jordan

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ASIAN BUSINESS AVIATION CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION (ABACE)

Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, China

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15TH ANNUAL EUROPEAN BUSINESS AVIATION CONVENTION & EXHIBITION (EBACE)

Palexpo and Geneva International Airport, Geneva, Switzerland

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INTERNATIONAL PARIS AIR SHOW

Le Bourget Exhibition Centre, Paris, France

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AIRBOURNE: EASTBOURNE INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW

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BUOYANT AIRBORNE TURBINE by Rainer Sigel

ALTAEROS ENERGIES, A 2010 MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY start-up, is developing a new type of airborne turbine that can deliver power and WiFi connectivity to remote areas. The invention could have a major impact in off-the-grid places worldwide that are without traditional sources of power. Dubbed the BAT (Buoyant Airborne Turbine), this turbineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flexible shell is filled with helium and then raised on tethers to 2,000 feet where it generates power from the usually stronger high altitude winds. In addition to generating lower-cost energy, the turbines can also serve as platforms for Internet connectivity, remote cell phone service, and weather data monitoring. Altaeros has received a USD1.3 million grant from the Alaska Energy Authority and plans to initially deploy the new turbines at remote Alaska villages. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, the National Science Foundation, the California Energy Commission, and others have also provided additional funding. Check out the video here:

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WHY ARE WE HERE? It is perhaps the most important question we have ever asked. And possibly the most difficult to answer. Trees as we know produce oxygen. Birds and insects pollinate the plants that feed us. We know that some animals need plants to survive. And some animals need animals. Giant whales couldn’t survive without tiny plankton. Giant trees couldn’t survive without insects. But could life on this planet survive without us?

WHAT IS OUR PURPOSE? Of all the species that share this world, we are the only one with the power to protect the entire planet. The only one with the power to protect every species on this earth. Including ourselves. Every species is here for a purpose.

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